National League A

NLA -EHC Biel strengthens their defense: From SC Bern, the 26-year-old Thomas Wellinger returns to Biel, where he already played between 2010 and 2013. With the Seelanders he signed a three-year contract.

Thomas Wellinger asked SC Bern to dissolve their contract due to personal reasons. He only played one season for SCB and came to the conclusion that he was not able to live up to the expectations in the Swiss capital.

With EHC Biel, Wellinger has signed a new three-year deal through to the 2016-17 season. "With Wellinger we were able to sign a top defenseman," EHC Biel's team manager Martin Steinegger rejoices. "Thanks to his offensive and defensive talent he will play a leading part in our defense."